students must stay focused on the experiment while timing it
Logical Thinking
students recognize patterns seen in the graphs
Thinking Skills
students will use inductive reasoning to develop a general principle
students will test their hypothesis and compare it to results
students will apply previous knowledge of particle theory to a new context
Rubric
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Knowledge/Understanding
Hypothesis of the lab to be tested is clearly identified and stated
Hypothesis of the lab to be tested is identified but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner
Hypothesis of the lab to be tested is clearly partially identified and states in a somewhat unclear matter
Hypothesis of the lab is not stated or irrelevant
Thinking
The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen the temperature was raised.
A clear understanding of the how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.
An understanding of the how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
The relationship between the variables is discussed but no trends/patterns or predictions are made based on the data.
A slight understanding of how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
The relationship between the variables is not discussed.
There is no reference to the particle theory.
Communication
All graphs and tables have clear and accurate titles and proper labels
One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
All graphs and tables have titles and labels
Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Graphs and tables are included
Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Graphs and tables are missing.
More than four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Application
Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment.
Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment.
Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment.
No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort or reflection.
Cognitive Skills Developed
Rubric
A clear understanding of the how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
An understanding of the how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
A slight understanding of how the particle theory and rates of reaction are connected is evident.
There is no reference to the particle theory.
One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
More than four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.